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Special Programs provide students with project-based workshops. The school day program pairs an artist with four teachers to develop and implement a 14-week unit of study. The after-school program provides art activities and a safe haven for children after school, as well as professional development for after-school staff. Special Programs are built on collaboration and planning between the artist and classroom teachers, combined with professional development for teachers. Through child-centered teaching, students develop their creativity, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills. Professional development helps the classroom teacher sustain the excitement initiated by the artist and continue to develop the students’ new skills.

Fifty-nine Special Programs artists are serving 12,000 students, 480 teachers, and 1,800 parents, at 120 New York City sites.

Day Programs (For students at any grade level)

14 weeks (minimum), 1 day per week,
4 classes
1 teacher workshop and final exhibition
1 planning day
1 exhibition day xxxxxxxxxx

Early Childhood Day Program (For children Pre-K through 1st grade)

14 weeks (minimum), 1 day per week, 4 classes
Includes two five-week workshops (10 days)
1 planning day
Professional development days
An exhibition day

Parent or Parent/Child Workshops (For parents/guardians and their children or parents only)

These workshops offer parents/caregivers and
their children the opportunity to learn to work with
a variety of art materials.

Encourages families to make artwork at home

Includes one take-home packet of art supplies for each family

Maximum attendance: 30 parents and children
or 20 parents only

After School Programs

16 weeks (minimum); supplemental days can be added
Offers a safe and supportive after-school environment where students can engage in art activities
Increases students’ abilities to express themselves through visual art projects
Professional development programs offered for after-school staff
Encourages community and parent involvement through workshop, ongoing exhibitions of student art and/or permanent installations

Exhibition Experiences

Ensuring that art becomes an important element of children's lives entails providing them with opportunities to share their creations with others. Student artwork is regularly exhibited to the public at STUDIO's two gallery spaces, and all residencies end with a celebratory exhibition that gives students a chance to share their accomplishments. Please visit our Students Exhibitions page for more details.

Contact
Special Programs Coordinator, Westside Studio, 75 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10023. Telephone: 212-459-1455, extension 222.